Working in Ibiza 2012

For those of us who think a holiday in Ibiza just isn’t enough, thousands of people emigrate the island for a summer of “working” in Ibiza. At Ibiza 2012 we’re doing just that this year and as such wanted to help people who are in a similar position and want to know the best way of securing work, accommodation and the much-feared NIE.

Finding work in Ibiza

There’s plenty of jobs in Ibiza over the summer as millions of tourists descend upon the white isle for their yearly holidays. There’s so much diversity in what you can do and it all depends on what you know, who you know and how good looking you are – it’s just the way it is in Ibiza. Here’s a few of the more standard jobs that are taken up over the summer months.

PR for bars
An extremely popular job for young people looking to work the summer in Ibiza. If you’re PRing for a bar your main responsibility is to get people into the bar and to spend money, you’re usually given special offers to make your life easier and you’re usually paid per referral you make. San Antonio is very strict on this type of work and as such the official jobs are tricky to secure as bars are only aloud a set number of PRs, there are however ‘unofficial’ PR jobs going. You could also try working in the other resorts in Ibiza who aren’t as strict, such as Playa D’en Bossa. You’re going to have to be outgoing, thick skinned and pleasant to get a job in this area.

Ibiza Beach Club are looking for PRs as are Beach Palace Ibiza and Dusk Ibiza are looking for PRs for their boat parties as is Dirty Funk

Ticket Selling
Similar to PRing for bars, ticket selling is usually paid on commission basis for every ticket sold, which can soon add up if you’re lucky enough to be selling tickets for a popular night. You’re very likely to have to sell above a quota so you have your work cut out if you’re going to do this job. The perks are that you can work wherever you like, for example the beach!

Ibiza Loco are looking for Ticket Sellers as are Electronic Sessions and Dirty Funk

Bar work
This is harder to get into than the above two jobs. Much of the bar workers in Ibiza come back year after year and as such it’s hard to get into this. Your best bet is to go around the bars in the afternoon and ask if they have any vacancies. Bar work can be very long hours and very little days off, but that’s Ibiza for you!

DJs
Being a DJ in Ibiza is a pretty huge statement, and as such you need to be the best of the best to even have a chance. Forget all of the clubs unless you’re an already established professional DJ, in which case you wouldn’t need this guide. There are plenty of bars, beach clubs and boat parties who need DJs, and although many prefer to use the DJs they had in 2011, there’s still the possibility of getting a job this year. Good luck!

Dusk Ibiza are looking for DJs for their boat parties as is Dirty Funk

Dancers / Performers
All of the clubs in Ibiza have a huge team of dancers and performers who make club nights extra special. Of course experience is essential in this area and like me, you can’t just rock up with no experience of dancing or performing. The clubs hold their auditions for these jobs in April / May and advertise these audition dates on their social profiles, so keep an eye out on these.

Ibiza Loco are looking for Parade Girls as is Dirty Funk

Finding accommodation in Ibiza

Once you’ve found a job you’re going to need to sort out your digs pretty sharpish. There’s a great selection of workers accommodation in Ibiza to choose from with the majority being in San Antonio. The workers apartments are usually let out for 4-5 months and all will require a months deposit and the first months rent to secure the apartment. Many of the workers apartments can sleep from 4-6 people so can become fairly cheap to rent if you’re happy to share. Here’s a few of the workers apartments you can choose from:

Es Vedra Workers Apartments
Probably the biggest and most popular workers apartments, they were recently renovated and you can pick from the choice of an air-conditioned or non-air-conditioned apartment, all of which surround a central courtyard with pool, perfect for meeting new people and partying.

From €1500 per month (5 month contract – sleeps 5 Feb2012)
Facebook: Es Vedra 2012 Workers group

Azul Workers Apartments
These apartments are just a 5 minute walk from the Sunset strip and Cafe Mambo / Cafe Del Mar. With a choice of one or two bedroom apartments, both boasting massive terraces or balconies. Azul offers free Wifi, air conditioning, fully furnished kitchen and bathroom, with a lovely swimming pool in the back terrace.

From €1050 per month (5 month contract – 1 bedroom apartment Feb2012)
Facebook: Azul Workers Apartments

If neither of those take your fancy, then try Ibiza Property Shop who’ll be able to sort you out with accommodation for when you’re there.

Getting your NIE number

Information on this coming soon, hold tight!